A new support group is giving women a safe space to talk openly about menopause.
The Eastbourne Menopause Support Group, launched by Anna Rita Ressa and Amy Hebben-Wadey, hosts free monthly meetings at Alice Court Care Home to offer understanding, education and community for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
Attendees can share experiences and hear from guest speakers, including nutritionists, clinicians, fitness coaches and wellbeing practitioners.
Anna Rita Ressa, a lead mental health pharmacist, said: "We wanted to create a space where women could come together to listen, learn and support each other.
"We’re not claiming to be menopause experts – we’re facilitators, learning alongside everyone else."
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The idea for the group grew from conversations revealing a lack of accessible menopause support in the area.
Amy Hebben-Wadey, a yoga teacher and founder of Eastbourne’s Cub and Tribe wellbeing centre, said: "So many women told us they felt isolated, even invisible.
"By starting these conversations, we’re helping women realise they’re not alone – and that support is out there."
The founders hope the group will inspire similar initiatives across Sussex.
The Eastbourne Menopause Support Group meets monthly at Alice Court Care Home.
For more information or to attend a future session, email eastbournemenopause@outlook.com.
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